Buses to Manchester
from Southampton
The journey to Manchester from Southampton takes about 5 hours.
Buses operate daily with up to 3 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Southampton at 09:05.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Southampton and Manchester on Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
| Service days | Monday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 45 minutes |
| First departure | 10:50 |
| Last departure | 10:55 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Southampton to Manchester with Megabus in 5 hours 55 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 1 |
| Shortest trip | 5 hours 55 minutes |
| First departure | 09:05 |
| Last departure | 09:05 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Take the bus to Manchester from Southampton with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 10:55, arriving at 16:20.
| Service days | Monday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 5 hours 25 minutes |
| First departure | 10:55 |
| Last departure | 10:55 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Southampton and Manchester?
Yes, buses operate daily from Southampton to Manchester, departing as early as 09:05.
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How long is the bus trip from Southampton to Manchester?
The fastest bus to Manchester from Southampton takes 4 hours 45 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 10 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester from Southampton?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Southampton and Manchester?
Megabus, megabus and Scottish Citylink run buses to Manchester from Southampton.
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What time is the earliest bus from Southampton to Manchester?
The first bus to Manchester from Southampton leaves at 09:05. The journey takes about 5 hours.
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When is the last bus to Manchester from Southampton?
The last bus leaves Southampton at 09:05, arriving into Manchester at 15:00. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Manchester
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington |
| 1 hour 7 minutes | 19 miles |
| Burnley |
| 42 minutes | 22 miles |
| Cardiff |
| 4 hours 25 minutes | 144 miles |
| Carlisle |
| 2 hours 50 minutes | 102 miles |
| Droylsden |
| 8 minutes | 3.8 miles |
| Eastleigh |
| 5 hours 45 minutes | 178 miles |
| Newport |
| 5 hours 5 minutes | 135 miles |
| Reading |
| 4 hours 5 minutes | 150 miles |
| Rochdale |
| 41 minutes | 10 miles |
| Stockport |
| 19 minutes | 5.9 miles |
| Sunderland |
| 3 hours 20 minutes | 104 miles |
| Winchester |
| 4 hours 35 minutes | 171 miles |